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Rangers manager Jeff Bannister announced that Cole Hamels will be the Opening Day starter.

It probably went without saying, but it's good to know, anyway. Hamels is coming off a disappointing 2017 campaign where he missed two months with an oblique strain and didn't miss bats like we've been accustomed to seeing from the 35-year-old southpaw. He's worth a flyer near the end of fantasy drafts, but as he enters the twilight of his career, there's just as much risk as there is reward -- if not more. Mar 16 - 12:51 PM

Cole Hamels held the Brewers to one run over four innings in Tuesday's Cactus League start.

The veteran left-hander gave up three singles and walked two batters while notching three strikeouts. Hamels struggled in his first outing this spring but has now put up two straight solid showings. The 34-year-old will be trying to show in 2018 that he still has something left in the tank after his disappointing 2017. Mar 13 - 5:52 PM

Cole Hamels pitched well for the Rangers on Thursday, allowing one run in 3 2/3 against the White Sox while striking out four.

Hamels had the good stuff and command against Chicago, which is nice to see after he struggled in his previous start against the Giants on Saturday. He no longer possesses the same stuff he did when he was in Philadelphia -- and pitchers in a tougher league now -- but Hamels is a rebound candidate for 2018, and a solid "buy low" candidate for fantasy leagues. Mar 8 - 4:51 PM

The skipper didn't mention Martin Perez, but he's expected to pitch on normal rest, too. The Rangers are planning a modified six-man rotation this season, but the bulk of their starters will pitch on four days' rest most of the time. "(Mike) Minor and (Matt) Bush are two guys that they're working on a little different rest period right now," Banister said. "We've got a ways to go. It's pretty fluid right now." Mar 6 - 12:17 AM

Carlos Tocci was hit in the left side of his helmet near the cheekbone during a B-game on Tuesday.

The early signs are positive after going through the concussion protocol, but the Rangers will keep an eye on him in the next couple of days. The 21-year-old outfielder was traded from the White Sox to the Rangers after being selected from the Phillies in December's Rule 5 Draft.

Martin Perez limited the Angels to one run on three hits over five innings in a Cactus League start Sunday.

Perez allowed three hits and a walk while striking out one in what was his spring debut. He'd been sidelined after offseason surgery to repair a fracture in his non-throwing elbow. Assuming he continues to show well, the southpaw should earn a spot in the Rangers' rotation to start the year.

Rangers placed RHP Clayton Blackburn on the 60-day disabled list with a sprained UCL in his right elbow.

Blackburn is trying the rehab route first, but he could ultimately need Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery to repair his right UCL sprain. The 25-year-old had an 8.22 ERA over four Cactus League appearances this spring with the Rangers before they shut him down early last week.

Ronald Herrera is dealing with labrum inflammation and will likely miss the first half of the season.

He'll receive a PRP injection to try and help deal with the inflammation of his right shoulder. Herrera joined the Texas organization in a trade this November. The 22-year-old could help the Rangers in the bullpen at some point this summer thanks to his mid-90s fastball and competent secondary pitches, and had a 1.91 ERA with a 57/15 K/BB ratio in the minors in 2017.